Wilding Pines - Ngunguru Sandspit (by Darlene Buckley)
The upper photo was taken in 2007, the lower photo in 2014, of the Ngunguru Sandspit from the ridge-top above the village. They clearly show how wilding pines have filled in on the sandspit. Wildings are the natural regeneration (seedlings) of ...

Due to heavy recent rainfall, NRC water testing for Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 December of Ngunguru River at Papaka Rd has found high bacteria levels (836 Ent and 3700 FC). Take care in the water in this area, and take note that more heavy rain is expected on Sunday.

Two Kiwi are to be released at Tawapou, 6pm on Wednesday 5th November. Get along and find out about Kiwi Coast, and get up close and personal with a Kiwi! http://www.kiwicoast.org.nz/kiwi-release-tutukaka/

The Tutukaka Marina Management Trust has voted to set up an annual fund of $2000.00 for local community projects.
Applications can be made to the Trust from individuals or groups resident in the Tutukaka coastal area that require assistance for a project that benefits the local community. Priority will be given to ...

Ngunguru wildlife photographer, Colin Gans, has created his own amphibious flying camera to take wonderful videos of wildlife around the world. View Colin's amazing photographic work here: http://www.underwaterdisplay.net/whatsup/
and read the Northern Advocate article on his work here.

Great news, the Ngunguru Takeaways will continue to stay open, and will be run by a new partnership. Welcome to the new owners, and many thanks to the former owners for their 18 years of serving up the iconic Kiwi dish, fish n chips!

To enter the Tutukaka Coast Short Story Writing Competition, write a 500 word (or less) short story.
Age groups:
1) 11-16 years
2) 17+ years
Prizes:
1st in each age group: $100
2nd in each age group: $50
Email your entries to focusmagazine@xtra.co.nz
Or post to:
Focus Magazine Short Story Writing Competition P O ...

We are celebrating the centenary of our church building on Sunday 30 March with a service at 10:30 am followed by a barbecue style lunch to give folks the chance to mingle and enjoy the occasion. This is open to all who wish to celebrate the pioneers of Kaimamaku who built the church for its dedication in 1914 and of ...

Scott Parry and Mig Rumney, the presenters of Fishing and Adventure, have just completed filming on the Tutukaka Coast.
They had a very enjoyable stay and equally enjoyable fishing on the Coast, just prior to Christmas. They were filming for the new series of "Fishing and Adventure", due to start 15 February at ...